Hell’s Gates
Getting over—or under or through—those diabolic gates.
July/August 2019
Krieghoff K-20 Victoria
A perfect example of how nice a woman’s gun can be.
Rules for Steadiness
Once your dog has mastered the remote sit and retrieving bumpers from heel, you can move to tossing bumpers with your dog sitting at a distance.
A History of Wildfowling
"Saltwater, webbed feet and blackpowder” was a traditional wildfowler’s toast. The book by the same name, by John Richards and artist Julian Novorol, is a history of punt-gunning and big-bore shooting over the UK’s rivers and estuaries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Blue Book Celebrates 40 Years
The 40th edition of the Blue Book includes all the new makes and models released in 2019 and more.
High Vs. Low Pressure
Some shooters assume that “low-pressure” loads are safe for use in older shotguns. At this point that belief is purely speculative.
Bertuzzi Is Back
Dazzling innovation is an axiom of fine Italian gunmaking. Even so, the gullwing Bertuzzi was a standout.
The Explora Discovers Print
Westley Richards has produced the industry’s finest gun photography and writing in its online blog, The Explora, since 2013. Now you can see it in print.
Piotti Releases New Droplock
When we learned of F.lli Piotti’s new “droplock,” we asked the Italian maker for details.
Missouri Restocking Ruffed Grouse
After many years of population declines, Missouri’s ruffed grouse finally may be seeing a turnaround.
The Revenant’s Coming-Out Party
The Revenant is mostly machine made, and it costs around a tenth as much as a new best gun from a prestigious London firm.
The 19th Annual Adams Cup
Now in his 80s, Adams still shoots trap, and this past May the competition that bears his name celebrated its 19th year.